Q. A person can jump higher on the moon's surface than on the earth because :
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Correct Answer: (B)
The acceleration due to gravity in moon is smaller than that on the earth.
Explanation: Earth's gravity is 6 times moon's gravity. That means moon attracts an object with less force than earth. Hence a person can jump higher on moon than on earth.
Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
Earth's gravity is 6 times moon's gravity. That means moon attracts an object with less force than earth. Hence a person can jump higher on moon than on earth.